"I want to shed a light on Black women. They don't get the media coverage that they deserve. They've given so much to the sport, the community and society as a whole and their value is undeniable. I think it's time for change. Sports media holds the key to storylines. Sports media and sponsors tell us who is valuable, and you have told the world that I mattered today, and everyone who voted, thank you. But I think we should use this power together to also celebrate Black women." — UConn's Paige Bueckers during her 2021 ESPYs acceptance speech
After what has transpired over the past few days, it's hard to believe the people who run the ESPY Awards were paying attention to Bueckers' message.